Small Business with Steve Strauss

In this episode of Greatland Small Business Success Podcast, Steve gives you a Crash Course In Shipping.   There are some amazing ways to help your business save money and even take advantage of FREE opportunities while getting your product into the hands of customers.  In the interview segment, you'll find out how to make mailing and shipping easier, faster and more efficient from Amine Khechfé, Co-Founder and General Manager of Endicia.  Endicia is the preferred shipper for Etsy and you'll also hear some great tales of success in this week's Startup Story.  Your business could be next!

Direct download: Ep._86__Crash_Course_In_Shipping.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:00am PDT

In this episode of Greatland's Small Business Success, we learn about...MONEY!  We all want it and we all need more of it.  Find out how to keep track of your money from Greg Jones, Founder and Chariman of Bookkeeping Express.  Plus a very special Start Up Story about one of America's favorite games.

Direct download: Ep85_Money.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:30am PDT

On this episode of Greatland's Small Business Success podcast, Steve discusses all things Microsfoft.  How did one of the world's largest businesses come to be?  We find out in an "reenaction" during Startup Stories.  (apologies for the acting abilities).  Plus Steve speaks with Cindy Bates, Vice President of US SMB and Distribution at Microsoft.  Find out the importance of Software in your business!

Direct download: Ep._84__Microsoft.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:00am PDT

In this episode, the importance of branding is highlighted.  A good name can be a key to success and you'll hear the story of an incredibly successful project in this week's Startup Story.  Plus a reply of Steve's interview with Seth Godin an Author, Entrepreneur, Marketer and Public Speaker.

Direct download: Ep._83__Branding_and_Marketing.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:00am PDT

Innovation is most certainly one of the keys to success!  Today Steve tells the invention story of one of the most successful products created in the 20th century.  Then, an interview with Paresh Patel the CEO and Inventor of VendScreen, a revolutionary new product.

Direct download: Ep._82__Innovators.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:19pm PDT

In this Holiday episode Steve reveals 9 Statistics about Social Media that will make you completely rethink your strategy.  Plus the Top 10 Movies for Entrepreneurs from Forbes Magazine.

Direct download: Ep._81__The_Holiday_Special.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:00am PDT

Today Steve discusses the importance of credit and a solid business plan in order to obtain loans for your small business.  He also speaks with Author and Forbes.com expert, Ty Kiisel.  Plus an all new Startup Story, all powered by Greatland.

Direct download: Ep._80__Getting_A_Loan.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:54am PDT

Steve speaks with Jim Beach, host of School For Startups Radio, plus a new tale of an odd guy who found great success. Powered by Greatland

Direct download: Ep._79__Starting_and_growing_a_business.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:00pm PDT

Steve discusses Business Credit, there is a new segment of Before You Heard Of Them and a great interview with Maria Sirvas.  Powered by Greatland.

Direct download: Ep._78__Business_Credit.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:00pm PDT

Steve speaks with Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software.  Also, a new segment, Before You Heard Of Them is debuted. All powered by Greatland.

Direct download: SmallBusinessSuccessEp77.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:00am PDT